How much does a forester make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,344,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $32,050
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 3.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Luxembourg estimate | $125,300 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $118,800 |
| 3. Italy estimate | $100,100 |
| 34. Puerto Rico estimate | $32,590 |
| 35. Costa Rica estimate | $32,050 |
| 36. Bahamas estimate | $29,790 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $498 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- Fishery production manager₡14,834,800
- Manufacturing director₡19,387,700
- Facility manager₡20,058,500
- Construction manager₡17,135,000
- Logistics manager₡18,155,000
- IT project manager₡22,403,800
- Childcare centre manager₡14,217,400
- General manager₡18,859,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,344,600 a month, ₡16,135,500 a year.
How much does a forester make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡13,190,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡20,321,100.
Which country pays a forester the most?
United States, with a median of $89,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forester make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $89,900 a year against $32,050 in Costa Rica, 2.8 times more.
Who makes more, a forester or a fishery production manager?
A forester: ₡16,135,500 a year against ₡14,834,800 for a fishery production manager, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate